William Knapp 1580–1658
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Knapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Knapp 1580–1658
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1580, William Knapp entered the world in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, born to john knapp and martha blois bloise or blosse 11gg. William Knapp married judith tue, priscilla akers, and had children including aaron knap, elizabeth anne knapp, elizabeth knapp, james knapp, john knapp, judith knapp, william knapp. William Knapp passed away in 1658 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Knapp
This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1368) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1580) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Knapp (1580–1658) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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William Knapp's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record